Local Album of the Month: Jon Hynes’ Cardinal Giant
It’s a top-notch effort from a top-notch artist.
Album Review: Cicerone’s Caterpillar Diesel Launching Saturday Night
It’s the ultimate car album, built for settling in and singing along.
Album Review: Kira Sheppard’s The Hollow Earth
There’s something otherworldly about a slightly psyched out folk album centered around a harp.
Album Review: Black Market Hard Tack by Black Market Hard tack
It’s a monument to creativity – another instance where some of the most innovative and unique work in St. John’s is being crafted on the fringes of the music scene.
Paul Brace’s Liars & Actors “An 8-song Attempt to Find Peace Amidst a Storm”
Full of uptempo, poppy anthems that vibrate between the early 80’s and alt-rock 90s, the majority of Paul Brace’s Liars and Actors doesn’t tonally…
Album Review: Songs from the Stars, by Single Tear
What seems to be a slightly more cautious and intentional approach brings Single Tear’s Sounds From the Stars out from underneath J King’s previous body of work with the critical darling Family Video.
A Fun Time By The C-FAs: Lawnya Vawnya Underdogs
Once again the clock strikes Lawnya Vawyna. A long weekend of artful merriment that’s become not only a tradition for St. John’s musicians, artists, and fans, but also a growing staple that puts a tight-knit scene under the lens of the whole country.
Album Review: Roundelay’s There Just Might Be Enough Time
This is no addendum to a published book; no PS on a letter. This is a full-bodied sequel to one of the best, most innovative rock bands St. John’s has ever seen. It only took 8 years.
Album Review: Steve Haley’s Heat Vision
It’s earthy, bright, and present. Best of all, it’s friendly. A nice listen.
Steve Maloney’s The Memory Game Wins Our Borealis Music Prize
The Overcast’s Borealis Music Prize is a $1,000 award for the best album out of Newfoundland & Labrador every year. It was sponsored this year by Posie Row & Co.
Rube & Rake’s “Back and Forth” Pushes Forward
Catch their album release Saturday night, 7:30pm, at The Ship (with special guest Katie Baggs)
Album Review: Scott Royle’s Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow enlists a regiment of St. John’s talent to deliver Royle’s most detailed and weighty package yet.